Film & storytelling
Forever Chapter: filming brotherhood with respect
A director’s reflection on approaching a community from close range while keeping the people, the farewell and the audience in view.
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Mundeya Ve: directing with a shared understanding
A reflection on directing Mundeya Ve for Tia Bajpai, and why a performance-led collaboration needs clarity as much as a visual idea.
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Never Enough: directing performance with purpose
Working with Arian Romal on Never Enough, and thinking about what direction can add to an artist’s performance without getting in its way.
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Forever Chapter: one day to capture a documentary
There was no second day and no second performance. Filming Forever Chapter in a single day meant accepting that the occasion would always come before the camera.
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Gadens Melodi: recognition and the work behind it
Best Indie Feature Film at Cannes World Film Festival in 2021 became part of my debut's story. I want that recognition to lead people back to the work and its collaborators.
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The Secret Dimension: preparing every scene
A reflection on the detailed preparation behind The Secret Dimension, where scene planning, rehearsals and cultural awareness all became part of the filmmaking.
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Forever Chapter: from a day of footage to a finished film
Why the work after the shoot matters: finding a structure for a documentary built around a farewell, a community and a final ride.
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No More: keeping the visual story focused
A reflection on directing No More for Ceejay, and the discipline of keeping a short visual piece connected to its artist and song.
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Number 1: the work behind a music-video concept
My contribution to Number 1 was the concept. Why that distinction matters, and how an idea can support a visual collaboration without claiming someone else’s direction.
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Playa: directing with a different artist
Directing Playa for Aadel Qrazy, and reflecting on how each artist changes the questions I bring to a music-video collaboration.
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Good Life: from concept to direction
On Good Life, my credits cover both concept and direction. A reflection on keeping a visual idea clear as it moves towards the finished music video.
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